Sunderland's Lee Cattermole (L) is challenged by Chelsea's Willian during their English Premier League soccer match at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, northern England November 29, 2014. REUTERS/Andrew Yates
LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea's seemingly irresistible march towards the title hit an unlikely roadblock at Sunderland on Saturday as they were held to a 0-0 draw having failed to score for the first time in their unbeaten Premier League season.
Jose Mourinho's side stretched their lead at the top to seven points but Sunderland's splendid resistance at the Stadium of Light at least scattered a few crumbs of hope for nearest pursuers Southampton and Manchester City, who meet on Sunday.
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